Gregg Goldman, a seasoned finance and operations executive with over 30 years of experience at leading research universities with medical centers, was appointed Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations at the University of Minnesota in November 2024.
As EVP, Goldman oversees critical functions that ensure the University of Minnesota’s excellence in education, research, and community engagement. He serves as the University’s chief financial officer, chief operations officer, and treasurer, providing systemwide leadership across University Budget, Investments and Banking, University Finance, Information Technology, University Services, and Health, Safety, and Risk Management. Responsible for a $4.5 billion operating budget and a team of over 2,700 employees, he manages the University’s financial and operational strategy across its five campuses and medical center.
Before joining the University of Minnesota, Goldman was the CFO and Senior Vice President of Finance at Hillspire, LLC, an integrated family office in Menlo Park, CA. With more than three decades of experience in finance and operations for large public research institutions, he previously served in senior roles at the University of Arizona and UCLA. At the University of Arizona, he was Senior Vice President for Business Affairs and CFO, overseeing the university’s $2.2 billion budget and operations. Returning to UCLA as Vice Chancellor and CFO, Goldman directed a $9.8 billion budget and spearheaded major financial strategies. Earlier in his career, he held finance and operations leadership roles at UCLA, UC Irvine, and the University of Southern California.